Bret Niederreither had hoped to have a college decision by the time Independence Day rolled around, and on Monday the talented nose guard made his own fireworks by announcing he would continue his playing career for the Mountaineers.

Niederreither, 6-foot-3, 255-pounds, made the call after realizing he had seen all he needed to see in his recruitment. After narrowing his choices to WVU and Maryland, the senior felt it was the right time to make the call.